SOUTHPORT'S Scholarship Education Scheme squad coached pupils from years 8 and 10 at Meols Cop on Wednesday as part of their NVQ course.

Pictured are Naz Jamal and Jake Ellis coaching year 10 pupils.

Chief Executive Haydn Preece said: "We are looking to set up a football community scheme incorporating coaching in schools and helping run after school football activities. We got very good, instant feedback from the Meols Cop pupils who enjoyed the sessions.

"We will have thirty NVQ qualified coaches here at Haig Avenue by the autumn and we want to be able to promote the club by going into schools with coaching and support schools by discussing healthy lifestyles and aiding inclusion in any way our local schools deem appropiate.”